Introduction
Have you ever stopped to think how or why you can learn? There are many different theories about learning; three really stand out. These are Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism, and Social Cognitive Theory. All three have their benefits, but they are very different at the core. Students will complete this WebQuest and have a better understanding of the three different theories.
Task
Individual Project
Read and watch the following article and videos. Provide a 4-6 sentence response stating ways that I could utilize one of these theories better in my classroom. Be sure to reference the material provided when crafting your response. This short response needs to be submitted as a Google Doc in the Google Classroom assignment.
Process
Cognitive Psychology
1. Read this article related to Cognitive Psychology in learning -----> https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2025-31576-001.html
2. Think of ways that this could be better utilized in the classroom.
Behaviorism
1. Read this article related to Behaviorism in the classroom -------> https://www.nu.edu/blog/behaviorism-in-education/
2. Think of ways that this could be better utilized in the classroom.
Social Cognitive Theory
1. Read this article related to Social Cognitive Theory https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/educationallearningtheories3rd/chapter/chapter-3-social-cognitive-theory-2/
2. Think of ways this could be better utilized in the classroom.
Video
Watch this short video and take notes of what she says about each theory.
Evaluation
| Excellent (20 points) | Good (10 points) | Needs Work (0-5 points) | Score | ||
| Response Length | The response given is 6 sentences long. | The response given is 4 or 5 sentences long. | The response is not within the length requirement | ||
| Examples from written sources | The response includes well-stated ideas from at least one written source. | The response includes ideas from a written source, but it provides little to no mention of the source. | The response does not include anything from any written source. | ||
| Examples from Video Sources | The response includes well-stated ideas from the video source. | N/A | The response does not include anything from the video source | ||
| Grammar and Conventions of Standard English | The response has no grammatical errors and follows all rules of standard English. | The response has a few grammatical errors. | The response is full of grammatical errors. | ||
| Total |
Conclusion
Throughout this WebQuest, students learned about the differences between Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism, and Social Cognitive Theory. Students also wrote a short response about how these theories can be better applied in the classroom.
Take a few minutes and discuss what you have learned with nearby classmates.
Self-Reflection Question
If you were a teacher, how would you build your classroom to apply the theories learned today?